Senior AR Accountant with Spanish

Our client is a global leader positioned in the automotive sector with over 20,000 automotive dealerships multinational, as well as vehicle manufacturers. This company is serving clients in more than 100 countries worldwide with over 40 years of experience in the market industry and more than 2B+ in revenues. Winner of the innovative company of year in the American Automotive industry. Today, our client is the largest global provider of integrated information technology and digital marketing solutions to the automotive retail industry.

Although our client operates on a global scale, they are small by comparison and that is a good thing. It means that they are still a business where every person matters and where anyone can make an impact on their growth and success.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Provision of an excellent Finance service is critical to the achievement of the Business Service Centre. This role reports to the Team Leader – Accounts Receivable & Credit Control as part of the Accounts Receivable team. You will be responsible for coordination and collection of outstanding invoices, ensuring customer issues are dealt with efficiently and customers are monitored and controlled effectively.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collection of outstanding debts by telephone and email, ensuring that customers pay in a timely and effective way in line with the Company’s terms and conditions
• Assist in researching and resolving customer disputes / issues, providing service excellence to our customers and securing payment of disputed debt
• Communicate and collaborate in a professional manner with customers and company’s associates at all levels
• Accurately record cheques / BACS and Direct Debit payments on to customers accounts
• Maintain accurate records of all chasing activities
• Escalate potential financial risk to your manager
• Assist in producing accurate reports for management on a daily/weekly/monthly basis with attention to detail
• Ensuring all processes are compliant with SOX requirements at all times
• Processing and generating monthly statements

THE IDEAL PROFILE:

• Experience of dealing with customers at all levels
• Knowledge of accounting procedures and exposure to Accounts Receivable
• Competent in MS word, Excel and Outlook
• A working knowledge of Navision is essential
• Proficient in English language – Spanish would be a big advantage
• Team player, communicative, problem solving, adaptable, professional manner

THE OFFER:

• Very competitive remuneration
• Extensive corporate benefits package (including meal vouchers and other benefits)
• Perspective projects with an international scope to develop your full potential
• Positive and social working environment
• International working environment where English is used daily among other languages
• Large and modern office building near public transportation (underground, tram and buses)
• Free refreshments in the workplace
• Regular social events and team building activities